Meetings & Events
Next Social Gathering:
Telling the Story of Your Life – tips on writing a memoir
Presenter and Author: Doni Eve (DK Eve)
Date/Time: September 15th, 2026 – 1:00PM
Location:Â Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Road (next door to the firehall)
About author: DK Eve
Doni Eve is a multiple award-winning author inspired by the people and places of southern Vancouver Island in the traditional territory of T’Sou-ke people. Her work is featured in twelve Sooke Writers’ Collective anthologies, the latest Writings from the Living Edge (Sooke Writers’ Collective, 2025) as well as Reflex Press (2022 UK), Archetype Journal (2022 Toronto), Miramichi Flash (2022 NB), Subjective journal (2021 Portland, OR), and many others.
She enjoys sharing what she learns and leads workshops on writing fiction, creative non-fiction, and branding and marketing for writers, artists, and not-for-profit organizations.
Follow:Â @dkevewriter on Instagram and Facebook
Please email chair.branch2700@bcgrea.ca to secure your seat. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. The location has plenty of parking and easy access.
Upcoming Events
Sooke Potholes North Hike/Walk
Location: Sooke River Road, Sooke – details to follow
Date/Time: October 21, 2026 – 1:00 PM
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Minutes
- General Meeting – September 16, 2025
- General Meeting – May 6, 2025
- General Meeting – March 4, 2025
- Service Canada Guide for Seniors
- CRA Income Tax Information
- ZOOM Meeting – February 4, 2025
- General Meeting – November 12, 2024
- General Meeting – September 10, 2024
- General Meeting – May 7, 2024
- General Meeting – April 9, 2024
Executive
Chair
Lynda Hoel
Past Chair
Al Coccola
Vice-Chair
Vacant
Secretary
Valeska Campbell
TreasurerÂ
Cindy Fristoe
Membership Director
Helen Myers
Communications Director
Susan Smallwood
Directors at Large
Dale Chandler, Recreation
Sharon Stewart, Facebook
Mike Kelley